Assistant Professor, School of Media Sciences, Rochester Institute of Technology

A. Curriculum Vitae

Education:

Doctor of Philosophy May 2004

New York University New York, NY

Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development

Dissertation Title: Moving Beyond Computer-Based Information Technology: A Comparison of the Technology Acceptance Model with The Theory of Reasoned Action and the Theory of Planned Behavior in an Industry Specifications Context

Using a sample consisting of intended adopters of a particular printing industry specification, specifically the Flexographic Image Reproduction Specifications and Tolerances (FIRST), this study evaluated three theories from the realm of social psychology: the theory of reasoned action, the theory of planned behavior and the technology acceptance model. Using an extensive cross-sectional survey methodology, the research utilized behavioral intention to adopt FIRST as a criterion variable. This study examined the appropriateness of the respective models in this particular research context by determining the degree of variance in the criterion variable each explained.

Master of Arts August 1991

New York University New York, NY

Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development

Administration and Management of Technology and Industry Programs, the Center for Graphic Communications Management and Technology

Bachelor of Fine Arts August 1985

Montclair State University Upper Montclair, NJ

Concentration in Fine Arts Photography with major courses in Printmaking

Associate Degree June 1982

Antonelli Institute of Art and Photography King of Prussia, PA

Associate Degree in Specialized Technology: Photography

Professional Experience – Teaching:

September 2011 to Present

Assistant Professor

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) College of Imaging Arts and Sciences,

School of Media Sciences

Core responsibilities include teach and develop graduate and undergraduate courses in The School of Media Sciences, serve the Institute, College and School as well as industry, and maintain a relevant research agenda.

The School of Media Sciences is the current incarnation of the former School of Print Media at RIT, and is built on a legacy of over 75 years of excellence in what is widely recognized as the premier graphic technology and communications program in North America. The current curriculum incorporates conventional print and publishing with cross-media technologies.

Duties include update and refresh existing courses, with the goal of increasing student engagement through expanded immersive content in the laboratory, classroom and field. Relevance of existing courses is further enhanced by actively incorporating elements of asynchronous learning utilizing emerging information technologies, as well as ensuring that materials, including the equipment and software utilized, are current and germane to what is used in the profession. Courses in Materials and Processes, Tone and Color, Digital Printing, and Color Management are representative of those renewed and are increasingly selected by both majors and non-majors due to the approaches in course implementation and relevance to industry.

In addition to pedagogical duties, other responsibilities include maintaining an active research agenda as well as service to the Institute and the profession. Research agenda includes an ongoing submission of current research to relevant journals and associations for publishing and presentation at academic conferences, as well as extensive graduate thesis advisement and direction. Service to the Institute includes committee leadership and participation. Service to the profession is manifest by leadership and membership in relevant industry associations, service to industry groups, as well as respective submission of research and other written works.

September 1998 to Present

Adjunct Assistant Professor

New York University School of Professional Studies –

Master’s Degree in Graphic Communications Management and Technology

Teach graduate courses in the areas of color reproduction, quality control and research. Develop and implement synchronous, on-line graduate research course in Fall, 2012, which has been taught through Summer, 2016. Serve as capstone advisor.

September 2000 to May 2004

Assistant Professor

Kean University School of Visual and Performing Arts – The Department of Design

Taught graduate and undergraduate courses in all management aspects of graphic communications, as well as technical courses in color measurement and management, desktop publishing and both black-and-white and color photography. Served as undergraduate program coordinator. Advised and placed students in relevant industry jobs while recruiting graduate and undergraduate students.

May 2004 to August 2006

Global Sales Training Manager / Account Manager

X-Rite, Incorporated

Worked in dual role as Global Sales Training Manager and Account Manager. Developed and implemented technical sales training curricula for digital imaging, color management and color measurement and subsequently presented training seminars both domestically and to Asian sales force in China, Japan, and Singapore. Also maintained mid-Atlantic territory for imaging and media products with an annual sales quota of over two million dollars. Named “Salesperson of the Year” for outstanding sales achievement.

February 1997 to September 2000

Corporate Accounts Manager

X-Rite, Incorporated

Worked with major international consumer packaging companies to develop spectrally based color control programs. Wrote technical specification manuals, prepared and presented the program to various packaging vendors, and oversaw program adoption. Also served as a Sales Representative during this period. Named “Sales Person of the Year” in 1998 for outstanding sales achievement.

November 1985 to January 1997

New York Metropolitan Regional Technical Manager

Agfa Corporation

Oversaw team of Technical Representatives charged with maintaining consumable customer base, including lithographic plates and contract color proofing systems, at major trade shops, commercial printers, newspapers, advertising agencies and packaging printers. Administered and managed dealer sales channel. Other titles held during this period include Account Manager, Sales Representative, and Senior Laboratory Technician. Named to “President’s Club” for outstanding sales achievement.

Selected Publications:

Refereed Article, In-Press

International Circle of Educational Institutes for Graphic Arts Technology and Management

Edited Article, February 2006

Column in Trade Press, January 2002 to December 2006

Printing News Cygnus Business Media

Wrote regular column entitled “It’s Academic,” the purpose of which was to provide the industry perspectives on issues regarding graphic arts education. Common themes included the attraction of young people to the industry and encouraging cooperation between industry and education. The Printing News was the only newsweekly serving the graphic communications industry at that time.

Selected Papers Presented:

March 2016

Technical Association of the Graphic Arts (TAGA) Memphis, TN

Printing Industries of America

“Metrology for 3D Printing: Assessing Methods for the Evaluation of 3D Printing Products”